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R868 OWT

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

246,910 mi
Last recorded246,910 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 OWT
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 246,910 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

inner sills corroding

n/s parking brake low effiociency

rear drums warped

some underbody rust

Fail 4 Jul 2018 246,910 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

inner sills corroding

n/s parking brake low effiociency

rear drums warped

some underbody rust

Pass 13 Jul 2017 241,553 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 241,553 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front floor holed under door step but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside rack gaiter twisted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer sill and floor under door step holed but not in prescribed area

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake only just meet standard 17%

Pass 8 Jul 2016 233,788 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 224,404 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 224,404 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 219,618 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 219,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 208,635 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 186,952 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 168,689 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 161,051 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 157,382 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

power steering noisy

Fail 23 Apr 2009 157,372 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

power steering noisy

Pass 25 Apr 2008 151,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 145,228 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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R868 OWT is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 129,971 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R868 OWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R868 OWT is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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